Category: Strategy, Policy, and Doctrine Development

CapabilitiesFellowsFocus - SPA PerspectivesProfessional DevelopmentSPA Community and CultureStrategy, Policy, and Doctrine Development

Fostering the Next Generation of Nuclear Analysts: SPA’s Nuclear Analyst Community of Interest

Ensuring the credibility and effectiveness of the U.S. nuclear deterrent requires not only technical expertise and strategic foresight but also a commitment to developing the next generation of nuclear analysts. At Systems Planning and Analysis (SPA), this responsibility is embodied in the Nuclear Analyst Community of Interest (COI), founded and led by Tom Troyano, SPA’s Fellow for Nuclear Moder

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Acquisition Portfolio and Program ManagementAI/ML and Decision AnalyticsCapabilitiesFocus - SPA PerspectivesFuture Force AssessmentModeling, Simulation, and AnalysisNational Security and Infrastructure ProtectionSoftware, Cyber, and Cloud ComputingStrategy, Policy, and Doctrine DevelopmentSystems Engineering and IntegrationTrends

Navigating the Future of Defense: Key Trends Shaping National Security

The national security landscape is shifting rapidly. Advances in technology, evolving geopolitical tensions, and the increasing complexity of modern warfare are challenging long-standing defense strategies. For senior military and government leaders, the challenge is not just keeping pace but staying ahead—anticipating change before it arrives and preparing accordingly.